MK40 4TJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Seaforth Gardens, 0.8km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, up 4.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4TJ are sourced from Output Area E00183506 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEAFORTH GARDENS, MK40 4TJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAFORTH GARDENS, MK40 4TJ.
607
29
£ 43,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4TJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK40 4TJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 70% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4TJ. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
18 sales · Mean £ 311,717
Detached
£ 382,500
26 sales · Mean £ 388,770
Terraced
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 326,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK40 4TJ is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Westfield Primary School
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Edith Cavell Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
Livingstone Primary School
St James' CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tennyson House Hotel0.7 km
- Verve Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- A Different Brew0.6 km
- Dudu Bar Restaurant and Lounge0.9 km
- LIME STREET BUFFET LIMITED1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop)0.6 km
- J Sainsbury Plc (Main Store)0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sport for Bedford Ltd1.0 km
- The Queen PH0.9 km
- Brewpoint0.6 km
- Kalooki Club0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Argos Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station1.2 km
- Bedford2.3 km
- Bedford St Johns2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Biddenham Turn0.2 km
- Biddenham Turn0.2 km
- St Gregory's R Middle School0.4 km
- St Gregory's R Middle School0.4 km
- Alexander Sports Centre0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404TJ · Data under Open Government Licence